Self Drive Tankers and Self Drive Vacuum Excavators
A Utilities Contract Notice
by SCOTTISH WATER
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 8 year
- Value
- £10M
- Sector
- TRANSPORT
- Published
- 27 Jan 2026
- Delivery
- To 26 Feb 2034 (est.)
- Deadline
- 26 Feb 2026 12:00
Related Terms
Location
Scotland-Wide
3 buyers
- Scottish Water Glasgow
Description
Scottish Water requires suppliers to provide self drive tankers and self drive vacuum excavators.Hiring should support short term needs however the option of long term hires will be required.Suppliers will be required to have the ability to cover all areas of Scotland. This procurement will be split into two lots :Lot 1 – Self Drive TankersLot 2 – Self Drive Vacuum ExcavatorsThe framework will be for an initial period of 4 years plus 4 x 1 year extension options at the discretion of Scottish Water.
Lot Division
| 1 | Self Drive Tankers
Scottish Water requires suppliers to provide a self-drive hire tankering vehicles to be driven by Scottish Water operatives. Hiring should support short term needs however the option of long term hires will be required.Suppliers will be required to have the ability to cover all areas of Scotland. Vehicles fit for the purpose of each job regards vehicle size and capacity must be available. Vehicles offering must include:• Vehicles suitable for off road empties i.e. tractor and bowser• 2000 gallon rigid tanker• 3000 gallon rigid tanker• 4000 gallon rigid tanker• HGV Articulated tanker |
| 2 | Self Drive Hydro Vacuum Excavators
Scottish Water requires suppliers to provide self drive vacuum excavators.Hiring should support short term needs however the option of long term hires will be required.Suppliers will be required to have the ability to cover all areas of Scotland.The purpose of this procurement is to provide safe and efficient Self-Drive Vacuum Excavation Vehicles to support business requirements, particularly around buried utility services, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure. Vacuum excavation is the preferred method due to its precision, reduced risk of utility strikes, and minimal environmental impact compared to conventional excavation methods.Vehicles fit for the purpose of each job regards vehicle size and capacity must be available. Vehicles offering must include within this range:• 3.5 tonnes• 7.5 tonnes• 12 tonnes• 18 tonnes• 26 tonnes• 32 tonnes |
Renewal Options
Duration is initial 4 year period with an option to extend for a further 4 x 1 year period
CPV Codes
- 34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles
- 34133100 - Tankers
- 43262000 - Excavating machinery
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Performance considerations apply.
- Award on basis of price and quality.
Other Information
To access this opportunity, please register using the following link:https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects
Reference
- FTS 006947-2026